What can we do to help?

The State of Nature report does offer hope, by showing us that when we take action to protect and restore nature, it works. 

Great examples of this include increasing the number of species in the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area by banning trawling in 2008, expanding Natterjack Toad populations through conservation management, and benefitting woodland species through large-scale restoration projects like Cairngorms Connect.

You can help, too - to combat the decline in nature, you can donate, campaign or volunteer your time for great organisations like RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts, as well as plenty of smaller conservation groups who rely on local support to keep going.

Creating a space for nature allows native species to find a safe home; we love this guide from National Trust on how to build a wildlife-friendly garden, as well as these tips on how to encourage more bats and bees into your green space.

Lastly, spreading the word about the findings of the report, and why we need to prioritise nature and our natural habitats, will help more people to understand how at risk our wildlife is.